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CANCER December 1, 2016

19-year-old battling bone cancer to gift 'chemo survival kits' to young patients

In the five and a half years she’s undergone chemotherapy, 19-year-old Kyla Pokorny has dealt with all the classic side effects, from nausea to lost hair.

Alternative Medicine December 1, 2016

'Magic mushroom' psychedelic may ease anxiety, depression

The psychedelic drug in "magic mushrooms" can quickly and effectively help treat anxiety and depression in cancer patients, an effect that may last for months, two small studies show.

Product Recalls November 29, 2016

Homeopathic teething tablets recalled due to belladonna

Three children’s homeopathic products were recalled last week after the company revealed they contain belladonna, an ingredient that can be potentially harmful at large doses.

Alternative Medicine November 28, 2016

Teva Pharm to market medical cannabis inhaler in Israel

Israel's Teva Pharmaceuticals has partnered with Tel Aviv-based Syqe Medical to market in Israel medical cannabis for pain management that is administered with an inhaler.

Alternative Medicine November 23, 2016

Popular aloe vera gels may not contain aloe vera, report finds

Store-bought aloe vera may not contain the actual healing ingredient it claims, a Bloomberg investigation of the popular gels has found.

Alternative Medicine November 21, 2016

Patent on Pot

Are they confused in Washington, D.C., or just deceptive? That is the burning question. You be the judge. According to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency "The FDA noted "that no sound scientific studies supported medical use of marijuana for treatment in the United States, and no animal or human data supported the safety or efficacy of marijuana for general medical use." This statement was released to the general public after the Feds filed a patent on pot, to corner the market on many of its medicinal uses.

Alternative Medicine November 21, 2016

Denver to allow marijuana in bars: What's the health impact?

The city of Denver will soon allow people to smoke or consume marijuana in some bars and restaurants, thanks to the passage of a new initiative in the 2016 election

Alternative Medicine November 17, 2016

Marijuana-like drugs may offer addiction-free pain relief

As abuse of prescription opioids in the United States has reached epidemic proportions, researchers around the nation have been searching for other ways to offer people pain relief, ways that don't bring such a risk of addiction

Sexual Health November 16, 2016

Sex expert shares therapies that helped her heal from sexual abuse

In the United States, 1 in 2 women are sexually abused in their lifetime, as are 1 in 5 men. 91±¬ÁÏ’ Julie Banderas recently sat down with Layla Martin, a sex expert and sexual abuse survivor, to talk about her story and how others can rehab their lives too

HEART HEALTH November 14, 2016

Marijuana use may weaken your heart muscle

Marijuana use may be linked to a weakened heart muscle, a new studyfinds

Breast Cancer November 11, 2016

Vitamin D levels tied to breast cancer survival

For women diagnosed with breast cancer, high vitamin D levels in the blood may be tied to better odds of surviving and having tumors with less deadly characteristics, suggests a new study.